Allies advanced quickly after breakout from Normandy

After the breakout from Normandy at the end of July 1944 and the landings in southern France on 15 August 1944, the Allies advanced toward Germany much faster than anticipated. …Allies advanced quickly after breakout from Normandy»»

Battle of the Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge (16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945) was a major German offensive campaign launched through the densely forested Ardennes region of Wallonia in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg on the Western Front toward the end of World War II in Europe. …Battle of the Bulge»»

Battle of the Bulge Reenactment

The Battle of the Bulge (16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945) was a major German offensive campaign launched through the densely forested Ardennes region of Wallonia in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg on the Western Front toward the end of World War II in Europe. …Battle of the Bulge Reenactment»»

What to expect at a modern Renaissance festival

There are a lot of things going on all at once at a renaissance faire or festival. Here is a brief guide of what you might expect if you attend one as a spectator. …What to expect at a modern Renaissance festival»»

Treat yourself to a taste of history

Friends had told me how great it was, but I was afraid I would be disappointed. I’ve raised and trained horses. I’m a history buff. I expected to be underwhelmed. I WAS WRONG. If you haven’t gone yet, take my advice and treat yourself to a taste of history at Medieval Times. …Treat yourself to a taste of history»»

Medieval Times Dinner Theatre

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament is a family dinner theater featuring staged medieval-style games, sword-fighting, and jousting performed by a cast of 75 actors and more than 20 horses in each location. …Medieval Times Dinner Theatre»»

Idaho Free Trappers Rendezvous

Join the fun at the Kennedy Ranch, located outside Cascade, Idaho for the 32nd Annual Idaho Free Trappers Backwoods Rendezvous. Spectators are welcome Friday and Saturday from noon-5 p.m. …Idaho Free Trappers Rendezvous»»

Cripple Creek, Colorado Western Town

CLAIM TO FAME – Cripple Creek’s moniker, “the World’s Greatest Gold Camp,” stems from the fact that more gold (over 22 million ounces) was discovered here, beginning in 1890, than in California and Alaska combined. …Cripple Creek, Colorado Western Town»»

Virginia City, Nevada, Western Town

CLAIM TO FAME – The Comstock Lode, the single richest deposit of silver and gold in the continental United States, was struck here on the side of Mount Davidson in 1859. …Virginia City, Nevada, Western Town»»

Virginia and Nevada City, Montana Western Towns

CLAIM TO FAME – More than $90 million worth of gold was pulled out of 14-mile-long Alder Gulch from 1863-75, catapulting Montana into territorial status. …Virginia and Nevada City, Montana Western Towns»»